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Department of Health media releases

29 January 2019 Help your child overcome those high school jitters

Parents of students starting high school this year are being urged to be on the lookout for signs of anxiety.

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24 January 2019 Queensland parents can help spot the warning signs of bullying

Health authorities are calling on Queensland parents and carers to help spot and respond to bullying this school year by learning to recognise some of the common early warning signs.

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24 January 2019 Cook a snag, not yourself

Queensland Health have partnered with Surf Life Saving Queensland to remind Queenslanders about the dangers of too much sun exposure ahead of Australia Day celebrations.

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11 January 2019 Mad, Bad, Fad Diets

With new year best intentions waning, Queensland Health is reminding people to base their healthier choices on science and steer clear of fad diets.

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10 January 2019 Safer and faster emergency healthcare

Queensland’s health system is responding with new and innovative ways that are seeing patients admitted to emergency departments sooner and safer, while getting ambulances back in the community faster.

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4 January 2019 Summer flu numbers rising

Queenslanders are being urged to remain vigilant and practice good hygiene, with Summer flu numbers at the highest they have been in the last five years.

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3 January 2019 ADIS website a success

Mid last year Queensland Health launched its new Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS) website, providing a central point of truth for information and support around alcohol and drugs.

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20 December 2018 Heart Valve Bank review shows extremely low to nil risk to patients

An independent, external review into the Queensland Heart Valve Bank, undertaken after four patients received tissue they should not have, has confirmed the risk to patients is extremely low or nil and that no other similar incidents have occurred.

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14 December 2018 Get the jab, and curb the spread of whooping cough

Recent outbreaks of whooping cough at schools across the state has prompted health authorities to remind Queenslanders to ensure their vaccinations are up-to-date.

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14 December 2018 Relax, don’t do it… (smoke, that is)

A common excuse for Queensland smokers to avoid quitting is that smoking is relaxing, but the latest data shows it does the opposite.

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20 November 2018 Go on … pick up that pea (blokes, too)!

You may have heard of the old-school method of picking up and holding an imaginary pea, but finding and exercising the pelvic floor muscles can be a little trickier than that.

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15 November 2018 Catch a wave, not chlamydia

Queensland Health’s Chief Health Officer is warning sexually active young Queenslanders to practice safer sex after new data reveals only 54 per cent of young people are using condoms every time they have sex.

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15 November 2018 Teenagers missing out on lifesaving vaccine

New data show that a third of young Queensland teens aren’t taking advantage of the opportunity to be vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV) for free in the School Immunisation Program.

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31 October 2018 Rotten teeth: Thousands of Queensland kids suffer decay

Around 55 per cent of children aged five to 14 attending Queensland Health oral health services have a history of tooth decay, with 24 per cent experiencing decay in four or more teeth, according to the latest data* set to be released next month.

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26 October 2018 Queensland, whatcha gonna do with all that junk?

New research has put a spotlight on Queenslanders not meeting the recommended daily intake for any of the five food groups.

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22 October 2018 Healthy habits the key to protecting mums and bubs from diabetes risk

Gestational diabetes has become the fastest growing type of diabetes diagnosed in Queensland - affecting thousands of pregnant women - with health authorities calling on mums-to-be to reduce their risk by adopting healthy habits such as a well-balanced diet and regular physical activity.

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9 October 2018 New research shows real influence of parents on physical activity

Queensland Health is calling on parents to boost their kids’ physical activity levels, with new research showing kids are more likely to be active when the family is active.

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28 September 2018 Don't die of a broken heart

On World Heart Day, Queenslanders are being asked to make a simple vow not to smoke, to eat more healthily, and to be more active to protect their heart health and prevent cardiovascular disease.

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21 September 2018 Contaminated strawberries, Queensland - update 6

Police are appealing for the public to come forward with any information that could help resolve the strawberry contamination matter.

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17 September 2018 Contaminated strawberries, Queensland - update 5

Investigations into cases of contaminated strawberries remain ongoing with no further updates at this time. The Queensland Government is working closely with local and interstate stakeholders as the investigation continues.

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Last updated: 18 December 2022